06/08/2019

Witnesses Sought After House Attacked In Newtownards

Police have issued an appeal for information after a group of masked people attacked a house in Newtownards on Monday night.

Just before 11pm last night a number of masked people smashed the windows of a house in Whinpark Road and the windows of a car parked outside.

The PSNI are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may have seen a group of masked people in the area around the time to contact police in Newtownards on 101 quoting reference number 2562 of 05/08/19.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(MH/CM)

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